Apprentice engineer - united kingdom, wakefield, west yorkshire

are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills as an apprentice engineer?

we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join one of the fastest growing powered access companies in the uk and start on the path to a successful and rewarding engineering career.

for this apprentice engineer position, salary is based on the national apprenticeship rate - £4.30 per hour plus benefits (for the first 12 months, after which the rate is dependent on age).

we will provide the successful apprentice engineer with a structured programme of training, both within our workshops and externally through a college, leading to valuable nvq qualifications. applicants will be required to sit a short maths and english entrance test to qualify for college.

about the role:

3-year apprenticeshipwork towards nvq level 3 in plant maintenancevaluable practical experience in an industry where qualified engineers are in demandwork with mechanical and electro/hydraulic systemsservicing and maintaining an expanding hire fleet of modern truck mounted powered access machinerywe would welcome applications for this apprentice engineer position from candidates with the following skills: maths gcse, english gcse, grade 4, engineering, trainee, apprentice, engineer.

benefitswe offer an excellent benefits package:

25 days holiday plus statutory holidaysinclusion in a profit share schemean auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. opt-out available)death in service benefit of 2 x salaryhealthcare cash planafi rewards (shopping discounts)£100 christmas bonusin addition, we have invested in an excellent induction programme, and staff training (we currently hold an investors in people award).

essential skillsyou will need to have maths and english gcse's grade 4 or above for this apprentice engineer roleyou must have a clear interest and aptitude for practical engineeringyou will need to demonstrate enthusiasm for the roleyou must work well under pressure and take instruction wellabout companyafi group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. with a current network of 21 hire locations across the uk, afi has a strong emphasis on health and safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (iso9001, iso14001, iso18001, 5* achilles buildingconfidence, gold rospa award - to name a few).

please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.

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